About Us

Welcome from the Principal 

"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."

Greensward has a long history of academic success, pastoral care and curriculum enrichment; having served the local community for generations it is a much loved and respected institution.  As Principal I am both committed to preserving these traditions of the past whilst at the same time ensuring that it is upon the future that we are firmly and resolutely focused. 

Indeed, any visitor who takes the opportunity to tour our corridors and classrooms, talk with our staff and engage with our students will discover a school where the talents of each and every learner are nurtured.  If your strength lies in academic rigour, we will challenge you.  If your strength lies in sporting prowess, we will develop you.  If your strength lies in creative expression, we will inspire you. 

As a school, we understand the importance of instilling a sense of community into those who pass through our care whilst at the same time ensuring that, when they leave us, they are ready to shape our globalised world.  With an emphasis on good manners, respect, tolerance and acceptance, Greensward can be rightfully proud of its students and staff.  With our new buildings and open spaces, a dynamic curriculum offering opportunity for all and a pastoral care which sees everyone as an individual, I am confident that we have the right learning environment to ensure our 21st century learners are ready to embrace the challenges of our 21st century world.

Katie Scarnell MA (Cantab) - Principal

Greensward Academy is a co-educational 11-19 comprehensive in the Lift Schools Trust.  Our approach is based on delivering excellence in teaching and learning.   We will encourage creative, responsive and effective approaches to learning and teaching for all students. This will ensure a continuous and consistent focus on student achievement and development in all areas.  We will drive innovation in education ensuring Greensward is able to respond to a changing world and that the skills, learning and aspirations of our students are developed and enhanced through creative personalised learning and excellence in teaching. 

Greensward aims to provide the opportunity for all young learners to fulfil their real potential, broaden their horizons and become active, prosperous and successful citizens in the world around them.  We believe that all young people deserve to become world class learners - to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment, with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up to date resources available to them. 

The academy is committed to doing everything it can to ensure that young people are able to, in the future, compete on the world stage with the skills, confidence and flair to generate new ideas, new initiatives and thereby make a full contribution to tomorrow's world. 

 Student Admissions 

Key Stage 3:  Years 7, 8  and 9                Key Stage 4:  Years 10 and 11                Key Stage 5:  Years 12 and 13  

Financial Statement 

Greensward Academy's financial statement can be viewed on the Lift Schools website.

A gift register for this academic year is available to view upon request by contacting the Lift Schools Finance Team.